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Project Manager - Heavy Civil in Akron

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager in the Cleveland Area to support heavy highway, bridge, and civil construction projects. This role is responsible for managing project schedules, costs, subcontractors, and coordination from award through closeout.

Responsibilities

  • Manage heavy highway, bridge, roadway, and civil construction projects from pre-construction through completion

  • Oversee schedules, budgets, quantities, and cost controls to maintain project profitability

  • Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and field crews to meet production and quality goals

  • Review and manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation

  • Ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, DOT standards, and regulations

  • Lead project safety efforts and enforce OSHA and company safety policies

  • Serve as the main point of contact for owners, DOTs, municipalities, and project stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

  • 3+ years of experience in project management or project engineering on heavy civil projects

  • Experience with heavy highway, bridge, roadway, sitework, and/or underground utilities

  • Familiarity with DOT and municipal projects

  • Proficiency with project management software (HCSS, Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar)

If you are interested in this Project Manager role in the Cleveland area please apply! Or email clay.collison@gogpac.com with a copy of your resume for further consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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